DOG poo problems are plaguing locals in one Herefordshire village.

Minutes from a recent meeting of one county parish council revealed that dog poo problems have been causing upset in the parish.

The foul problem of owners not picking up after their dogs is not limited to pavements, the council heard, with local in Hope Under Dinmore's Cherrybrook Close telling councillors that the issue is a particular problem on the play area.

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The local requested that the council consider erecting a dog waste bin, the minutes said, with the costings, issues associated with emptying, and possible vandalism discussed.

Hope under Dinmore parish council agreed that, in the first instance, Stonewater Housing Association should be made aware of the request with a view to them financing a bin.

Dog poo has been a problem for many Herefordshire villages in recent months, with Yarpole moving to potentially ban dogs from the Community Meadow.

Similar measures are being taken in Wigmore, where the parish council has said it will be requesting a public spaces protection order to ban dogs from the Bury Lane playing fields, while an order is already in place for the Kingsmeadow infants play area.

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But in Bromyard, minutes from a recent meeting revealed, the council's properties committee said the town would not be taking action to provide more facilities to dispose of dog poo, despite many taking to social media to complain of dog poo being left lying on pavements and other areas including in the children's play equipment area of the Kempson Players playing field.

Bromyard councillors acknowledged the presence of dog faeces as a problem on the pavements and in other areas of the town, the minutes said, but felt that the cost was quite considerable given that there are already suitable bins on town council property that can be used for dog waste.

It was resolved not to install any dog poo bins at the time.

What is the law on dog poo?

Dog poo is a health hazard, and all dog owners have a legal duty to clean up after their dog.

Failure to do so could result in a dog control order with an £80 fixed penalty notice, or a maximum fine of £1,000.

If you spot dog poo being left on streets or public areas, you can report it to Herefordshire Council by visiting www.herefordshire.gov.uk/report-problem/dogs